Jam Rock Cafe and Grill
1714 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Jam Rock Cafe and Grill Menu
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Diabetics at Jamba Juice:
Eating good food at the right time can control your blood sugar, also stop you from craving wrong sort of food. Jamba Juice offers drinks in three separate sizes: 16, 24, and 32-ounce. You can choose the lowest serving size and cut down on sugars and calorie intake. If you're diabetic and concerned about the sugar intake, then you can opt for the smaller 9.5-ounce smoothies available for kids at Jamba Juice.
Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for Diabetics:
Jamba Juice is primarily known for its highly satisfying and nutritive smoothies and juices. Almost every smoothie and juice item on the Jamba Juice menu contains sugar. Diabetics are recommended to opt for smaller serving size while ordering at Jamba Juice. Also, avoid opting for creamy treats as all the smoothies offered in this category contain a load of sugars.
Keep the sugar content below 50g per meal at Jamba Juice and ensure that you don't follow it with a heavy meal. A small size regular smoothie is equivalent to a meal for everyone. Classic smoothies at Jamba Juice are also heavily loaded with sugars. Stay away from that section if you are a diabetic.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Jamba Juice:
Great Greens (16 fl oz)
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 1.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 37g carbs, 24g sugar, 5g fiber, 4g Protein
Pomegranate Antioxidant Smoothie (Small)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 0g Fat (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 80mg sodium, 43g carbs, 34g sugar, 4g fiber, 1g Protein
Cucumber Orange Cooler (16 fl oz)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 46g carbs, 46g sugar, 1g fiber, 3g Protein
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 15mg sodium, 35g carbs, 5g sugar, 4g fiber, 8g Protein
Orange Carrot Twist (16 fl oz)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 120mg sodium, 41g carbs, 34g sugar, 0g fiber, 4g Protein
Veggie Vitality (16 fl oz)
Nutritional Facts: 200 calories, 1.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 240mg sodium, 44g carbs, 33g sugar, 5g fiber, 4g Protein
Lotta Horchata
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 125mg sodium, 44g carbs, 26g sugar, 2g fiber, 4g Protein
Positively Pomegranate Bowl
Nutritional Facts: 380 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 85mg sodium, 69g carbs, 46g sugar, 10g fiber, 10g Protein
Wheatgrass Juice Shot
Nutritional Facts: 8 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 0g fiber, 0.5g Protein
Orange Ginger Cayenne Juice Shot
Nutritional Facts: 35 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein
Turmeric – Tame the Flame™
Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Wheatgrass – Amino on the Go™
Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Ginger – Daily Zing™
Nutritional Facts: 25 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Jamba Juice
Vegetables and fruits combo is considered the best food to lower blood pressure. More importantly, if you opt for ingredients containing carotenoids such as lutein, beta-carotene, and cryptoxanthin as well as Vitamin C will also help lower blood pressure. Potassium-rich foods also help lower blood pressure. So, if you are concerned about your high blood pressure, then always opt for Jamba Juice smoothies and juices containing vegetables and fruits, especially foods rich in potassium.
Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for High Blood Pressure:
Almost every juices and smoothie offered at Jamba Juice contain an adequate amount of sodium. To control or maintain blood pressure levels, you must avoid flatbreads served at Jamba Juice. They are high in sodium and saturated fat. Most of the items on the Jamba Juice menu are safe for high blood pressure candidates. However, it is recommended to opt for healthier options than to munch on anything and everything.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Jamba Juice:
Acai Super-Antioxidant Smoothie (Small)
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 65mg sodium, 63g carbs, 52g sugar, 4g fiber, 6g Protein
Tropical Greens (16 fl oz)
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 1.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 170mg sodium, 56g carbs, 39g sugar, 8g fiber, 4g Protein
Pomegranate Paradise (Small)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 25mg sodium, 61g carbs, 50g sugar, 4g fiber, 1g Protein
Strawberry Whirl (Small)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 20mg sodium, 53g carbs, 45g sugar, 4g fiber, 1g Protein
Wheatgrass Juice Shot
Nutritional Facts: 8 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 0g fiber, 0.5g Protein
Orange Ginger Cayenne Juice Shot
Nutritional Facts: 35 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein
Turmeric – Tame the Flame™
Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Wheatgrass – Amino on the Go™
Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Ginger – Daily Zing™
Nutritional Facts: 25 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Jamba Juice
The best thing about Jamba Juice is that almost every item on their menu contains zero cholesterol and no trans-fat. Jamba Juice offers a wide range of vegetable, fruits, nuts, and chocolate smoothies, juices and bowls. The unique blend of these healthy ingredients ensures that each item on Jamba Juice is 100% healthy and cholesterol free.
Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for High Cholesterol:
Besides packing good amount nutrients in their drinks, several items on Jamba Juice often come with a high calorie count. If you have high cholesterol, then better stay away from their range of classic smoothies. Some high-calorie smoothies available at Jamba Juice are Peanut Butter Moo'd, Chocolate Moo'd, Strawberry Surf Rider, etc.
Although low in calories, the Tasty Bites are often cooked in palm oil (a trans-fat) and contains butter and sugar. It is recommended to choose a 200-calorie smoothie containing fresh fruits and veggies instead.
Food Suggestions for High Cholesterol at Jamba Juice:
Apple 'n Greens Smoothie (Small)
Nutritional Facts: 250 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 55mg sodium, 60g carbs, 45g sugar, 4g fiber, 4g Protein
Orange Supreme (16 fl oz)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 65mg sodium, 54g carbs, 40g sugar, 4g fiber, 4g Protein
Kale-ribbean Breeze Smoothie (Small)
Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 75mg sodium, 66g carbs, 48g sugar, 6g fiber, 10g Protein
Nutritional Facts: 490 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 40mg sodium, 99g carbs, 67g sugar, 11g fiber, 8g Protein
Wheatgrass Juice Shot
Nutritional Facts: 8 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 0g fiber, 0.5g Protein
Orange Ginger Cayenne Juice Shot
Nutritional Facts: 35 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein
Turmeric – Tame the Flame™
Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Wheatgrass – Amino on the Go™
Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Ginger – Daily Zing™
Nutritional Facts: 25 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Low-Cholesterol Foods:
The best way to get rid of bad cholesterol from the body is by detoxifying the whole system with fresh shots. Jamba Juice offers Turmeric Shot, Ginger Shot, Wheatgrass Shot, and Orange Ginger Cayenne Shot that will keep you healthy even when you consume junk food.
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Q & A for Jamba Juice
How to order Jamba Juice?
You can order Jamba Juice either online or visiting the store directly. Use the Jamba Juice to order Jamba Juice online or use Restaurant Listings directory to locate the Jamba Juice store nearby.
Are Jamba Juice smoothies gluten free?
Jamba Juice offers 36 gluten-free drink options including 15 non-dairy drinks.
Are Jamba Juice smoothies vegan?
Yes, you can order vegan smoothies at Jamba Juice. Almost all Jamba Juice smoothies are available as vegan or can be made vegan by substituting milk with Almond milk or Soy milk.
When does Jamba Juice open and close?
Generally, Jamba Juice outlets are operational every day of the week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, the timings may vary based on the restaurant locations and owner preferences. You can check the timings of the Jamba Juice nearby on our Restaurant Listings directory.
When is Jamba Juice happy hour?
Currently, there are no Jamba Juice happy hours.
Is Jamba Juice healthy?
Jamba Juice offers a wide range of smoothies and fresh fruit juices. Most of them are healthy, while a lot of others are loaded with sugar and excessive calories. Check the nutrition content before you make the order at Jamba Juice to choose a healthy option.
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Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice Company was founded by Kirk Perron who is fitness enthusiast and avid cyclist. The company was first headquartered in Emeryville, California but later transferred to in Frisco, Texas. The company has 875 locations in the United States and 65 International Stores including Mexico, Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. Jamba Juice gains its popularity by introducing healthy drinks and smoothies in the US. Later they also introduced healthy bowls and snacks specially designed for kids. The main aim behind Jamba Juice was to introduce nutritional food options for all age group.
Healthy Food Options at Jamba Juice
If you are too tired of sipping sugar-loaded drinks then
visit nearest Jamba Juice outlet where you can enjoy fresh fruit smoothies,
juices, fresh shots and ready to drink shots for those who wish to have
something healthy while going to work. All the drinks made in Jamba Juice are
made using fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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Address :
1714 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ, 85007 - Phone (602) 441-4588
- Website https://www.phoenixjamaicanrestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Kola H.
Because I know how hard starting & running a restaurant can be, I award an extra star on the heels of delicious food- primarily because I am so impressed at the 22yo employee Tyler we enjoyed some great service from! Initially we were confused about whether or not the place was even open (6pm Superbowl Saturday night) because there only sat one lone soul at the bar, sure enough Tyler greets us at the door with an exasperated muttering about how he just ran an order up the street and that a bartender flaked out on work last minute ....and me being me just said "So is that a YES?!" I figured at the very least I was determined to see if staying for a full meal was warranted pending a taste of the salt fish fritters I had been craving since stumbling upon their menu on Yelp the night before. ... To my delight they came out hot, fresh, crispy and were definitely appetizing, (especially paired with a Red Stripe heehee). While checking in with a few snapshots of the boutique-like entry way and main dining room, an obviously annoyed, buxom-blonde-backup-barista (?) delivered food to our table, and again, me being me was determined to turn her frown upside-down, so I pumped her for info on the history of the joint while we patiently waited on entrées... I swear this chick seems like the perfect addition to the next Quentin Tarantino movie I'd want to watch... After a few basic questions she went from zero to 60 in a flash and (without yelping your eyes out) in a nutshell she told us all about her funny relationship with her father and even crawled on the floor during this candid storytelling session... I'm just flattered to know I can get strangers to be so comfortable with opening up to me so quickly.... but Phoenix has proven to be full of quite "chillaxed" beings so I dunno how much credit I can really take for it. Long story short- I discovered this little gem had almost been lost forever until ambitious, young Tyler stepped in to save it, and he seems truly passionate about keeping good food flowing and good service abound! Although I was told the oxtail would need another 15-20 minutes after I ordered it (twice), I in fact never received my entrée because they really did need an hour to be truly palatable, I assured him that I was willing to wait for them, he was thoughtful enough to bring me a sample and even though they weren't falling off the bone I could taste "the love" and look forward to coming back for em! He also shared & sent us several complimentary shots of Appleton rum and I thoroughly enjoyed the beef patties (the crusty shell is awesome) and the stew chicken was realllly tasty, especially with the fried dumplings, aka "Johnny cakes." The ONLY issue we had was when the side of rice & beans were (noticeably) dry/leftover from another day and slipped on to the plate, we immediately received a fresh order and it was great. Before we left we received some cards offering free appetizers! Good deal! Having been brought up with a professional chef for a Grandma who makes the most amazing Jamaican food in the Universe, I must say I'm looking forward to coming back and tasting the curry, oxtail and more. Definitely worth a visit! :)
(4)Marla S.
This is my third visit to Jam Rock Cafe and they've really earned a place in my heart. The staff are so endearing and I love the authenticity. The jerk chicken tastes like the jerk chicken I had at a roadside jerk hut in Jamaica! Also, the patties - I love the patties! This time, I tried the Rum Punch and I could easily spend a whole evening sipping on that delicious fruity cocktail. We gathered with friends outside in the spacious patio and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Not everything in this establishment goes off without a hitch, but the food, drinks, and service are worth any hiccups along the way.
(4)Schavass H.
Over priced. They ran out of food and plates!! This is the second time that something!!
(1)Jenell B.
Came to have dinner at 6pm on a Friday. They never gave us a menu, but stated they only had oxtail and jerk chicken left, which is unforunate because a lot of items listed on their online menu sounded good. I requested rice and peas, but received rice and cabbage, both of which lacked seasoning. Meals were served in to-go boxes instead of plates for dining in, which is was my original intention. I took my food to go, and left. Overall, it was a disappointment.
(2)Evan B.
Much nicer inside than expected, there is a menu of Caribbean dishes. The prices seemed a bit high for the neighborhood and portion size. My tilapia sandwich was small, and relied on the tartar sauce for most of the flavor. My side of fried plantains again consisted of just a few wedges and they were greasy and soft. At checkout my bill was wrong as they tried to bill me for the included side. I probblay will not be going back.
(2)Karen P.
No one picks up phone. Not even sure if phone line still works now. If the location is shut down, can this please be listed and shown as closed to not waste consumers time. Worst thing u can do is have someone show up and u aren't in business anymore.
(1)Jinny H.
I really hate leaving bad reviews, but this time is an exception. When I went in for lunch, the place was practically empty. It took a very long time for the server to come back with our food, and it wasn't the best tasting Jamaican food that I have had. The rice tasted mediocre, like it was cooked before and left out for a long time before being served. I thought that I was the only one who thought that the place wasn't great, but the rest of my friends shared similar thoughts. I probably won't go again.
(2)Heather P.
Fantastic Jamaican place right downtown across the street from where I work. The jerk chicken was dry and loaded with ginger and allspice. The sauce had great scotch bonnet peppers that had a sweet slow burn. Fantastic rice and peas. The coleslaw was jusy enough and not too wet. AMAZING rum cake. The mojitos were good and the live band was fun to dance to. Kind of love it and not so sure it is good to have Appleton rum across the street from my work.
(5)Alexandria K.
I wish I could eat here everyday! My coworker and I decided to try this little restaurant beat our office. We were not disappointed! I ordered the curry chicken, which fell right off the bone and was delicious with potatoes in the curry. I also had the "rice and peas" which is rice with some beans in there, also delicious. We had sides of plantains, perfectly cooked. They have other dishes I'd love to try, such as deep fried cornbread, jerk chicken, and a selection of Jamaican beers. We checked in on yelp and received 10% off. Definitely try this restaurant! They have a much more extensive menu than the picture of the menu that's here on yelp.
(5)Erica B.
4 stars instead of 5 because just about everything was perfect but I absolutely could not get through more than 3 bites of anything with the Jerk sauce on it. I'd give the food a 3 starts, that extra star is there because the ambiance is pretty damn neat :) My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch. I ordered the stewed chicken meal with rice and peas and fried yams. The fried yams were absolutely disgusting - honestly, one bite, my face screwed up. Gave it another bite to ensure I didn't have a bad one - same face. Boyfriend tries it: "Maybe we should try the Plantain next time instead" lol... I agree! The stewed chicken was scrumptious! I must say .. I think I like Jerk Hut's stewed chicken a little better. My boyfriend ordered the Curry goat dinner with festivals and rice and beans. WE LOVED the curry goat. Nice pieces of meat on the bones, in comparison to Jerk Hut - lots of bones in goat meals. We also enjoyed the festivals a lot more than we did at Jerk Hut.
(4)Mark W.
First time here and am very satisfied with what I had. Ordered the Jerk wings and the flavor blew me away. The menu has great selection of Jamaican style cooking. Not too large of a menu makes choosing what you want easy. Great place to come after a concert. If I didn't have a late lunch, would have tried the Oxtail entree. Next time.
(5)Phyllisakura L.
This has been one of my favorite restaurants to go. The oxtail, curry goat and brown stew chicken!!!! I love them!!! These three items are a must try! You have to trust my taste cuz I eat everything. Of course lol I'm Chinese ;) oh well not trying to be funny, but give it a try. You won't forget!
(5)Megan F.
This review is tough for me, since I've been to Jamaica and LOVE reggae music. Went for a show on a Saturday night. Tickets were 15 bucks, which would seem cheap, however the sound system was so poor that there was constant feedback hurting people's ears. Hard to enjoy what you paid for. Also, DJ was really annoying. Playing annoying sounds and talking during bands playing. I hate that. The service....was something I had never seen before in my life. There was a bartender trying to work hard. It was somewhat busy and she was trying her best. There was another "bartender" sitting down. We didn't know what her roll was. She did occasionally stand up and open a beer for someone, but then would ask the 1 bartender that knew what to do questions, and slowing her down. I actually saw the head bartender trying to make her own drinks while pouring alcohol in the other ladies cup since she didn't know what to do. The head bartender was also running food. Even though there were only like 10 tables and a few waitresses. Just really unorthodox. Red Strips were 5 bucks. Over priced since most reggae shows sell those for 2 or 3 bucks. Over priced for such terrible service. I sooooo wanted to try the food!! I've heard it's great! From what little food I did see come out of the kitchen, it looked good! I asked waitress if they were still serving food and she basically said the wait was so long, it wouldn't be worth it. That is also a first for me. They have this beautiful patio area with a big bar that wasn't even being used. Would have alleviated the craziness inside. Maybe I would go back? During lunch time on a weekday maybe? Not sure
(2)Sheena M.
Really hate to leave this review but, this is yelp and it calls for honesty. Parking is located in the back of the place and you enter through the outdoor patio into what seems like a maze to get to the front counter....like through 1 door back outside through another door then around the dining area to the counter. There was myself and another woman placing a to go order and someone sitting in the dining area, not busy at all for lunch on a Friday. The waitress was new and seemed very nervous which is understandable it took her about 15mins to get me cashed out...no problem because I was still waiting on my order...that took another 15mins and they forgot my festival, I told them it was fine just give me rice and peas instead which I was told would take 2mins, 5 mins later out comes FESTIVAL. Whatever, I'm running on my lunch hour being over so as I race back to the office I drive and eat....the steamed veggies were not seasoned well..the chicken itself was very moist but it's dark meat it's kind of hard to not have moist dark meat, that too wasn't well flavored, when I think of jerk chicken I think of marinading for hours or overnight to allow flavors to seep through...not the case here at all, tasted like simply grilled meat with a slightly watery jerk sauce on the side, that too unfortunately wasn't flavorful....and now the festival....it tasted like well - fried dough with cinnamon literally imagine mixing cornmeal, flour and cinnamon together and deep frying it...it was really bad. This is brand spankin new so a longer soft opening is definitely necessary especially when dealing with us downtown folks during the lunch rush and after work dinner pickup, they need work. While I won't be spending my $8 again on a meal from here I will say this, my ex & I attended LoLo's when they first opened many, many moons ago and the food was bad, the owner asked us for our honest opinion and we told him (we had just returned from LA's Roscoe's Chix & Waffles and had a taste for the combo when we stumbled on Lo Lo's) he in turn thanked us for our honesty said he would continue to work on his recipes and place in general and look at him now - he's a successful pretentious asshole, but Lo-Lo's has 2 locations, mission accomplished lol....maybe this place has potential too *shrugs* I would give them 1 1/2 stars but I can't and don't feel like they're worthy of 2 stars at this point. I refuse to believe the photo of the fried and grilled chicken belongs to them and came from their establishment....REFUSE
(1)Shona M.
I think this place is great. Although it takes a lil time because it is made upon ordering it's more authentic than Breadfruit! Full bar is an added plus and the Caribbean drinks are delish. It's in central phoenix which is a plus and Wi-Fi is an added bonus. They sell island souvenirs and Rastafarian items. They even have live jazz on the weekends! Can't complain as they are still working out the kinks since they opened up last Monday. They are definitely in the right track!
(5)Phyllis W.
Terrible!!! I thought we would try this restaurant because I bought a Sweet Rewards card and it had an offer for buy 1 entree and get 1 free. We arrived at 7:00 pm and the place was empty. I showed the card to the waitress and she said that they don't honor the offer, it must have been the previous management. Okay, we had decided that Jamaican food sounded good so we stayed even though there was no "deal". We ordered Jerk Chicken and Rice and Peas. About 5 minutes later, the waitress came and said that neither of those were ready yet and wouldn't be for 45 minutes (Friday night 7 pm and they had no Jerk Chicken cooked yet) but the curry goat and curry chicken was ready and they had white rice cooked. I ordered the curry chicken and my husband asked for a sample of the curry goat. When the sample of the goat arrived, it was ice cold so he decided to order the chicken. We spent the whole meal trying to figure out what part of the chicken we were served and finally decided that it must be chicken "ankles" because there was a knuckle and splintery bones but very little meat. There was a very generous helping of white rice and a tiny salad that seemed to be a Fresh Express salad dumped out of the bag onto the plate. You have to go down an alley to get to the parking lot and go through a gate to park which was fine but when we were leaving, the gate was closed and we had to get out of the car and open it ourselves to get out. Oh by the way, the curry wasn't on the menu so there was no price. I expected the curry to be the same price as the jerk chicken but when we got the bill, I was very surprised that it was 11.00 per plate of chicken "ankles". When the waitress came to collect for the bill, my husband told her that we didn't like the meals at all and she brought someone else over to talk to us. My husband explained that the meal was unsatisfactory and tried to put a good spin on the complaint by telling her that it is in their best interest to serve "good" food that is up to temperature and actually has meat and no bone slivers in the gravy. Needless to say, we received no compensation for the horrible meal, not even comping our cokes but she said she would let the management know about our concerns. Well, I'm letting anyone that cares to read this about my concerns. Finally, the cokes were from Mexico and left a really bad aftertaste.
(1)David G.
Great food at a new location. Stop for some great Jamaican jerk chicken. Have been here three time now and haven't need disappointed, first of all you have to park in the back, which isn't great until I found out this 80+ year old building is on Phoenix historic registry and is one of the first if not the first strip mall in the city. So, in the 1930's parking would have been in the front but when the widened the road 50+ years ago they must have stole the parking. Had the Jerk Chicken again and it was better then ever. Everything is fresh made and takes a little to make so you may want to call ahead if you're in a hurry for lunch. 602-441-4588, Be adventurous, the maze to get in worked out fine.
(5)Chinasa N.
Great food, drinks, and reggae music playing. and always quiet . Would love to see live reggae music
(5)Chay M.
Oh where to begin. The alcohol drinks mmmmmuah to die for. The jerk chicken was a very generous portion and came with a side of steamed veggies and peas and rice. Best Jamaican food in Phoenix ao far for me. Its is a bit odd walking into the building, however once you round that final corner and enter the main dining area it feels like u are tranaported to a place on the east coast due to the exposed brick and minimal decor. I loved it. The staff was absolutely wonderful. They were very attentive and even gave my son and nephew free cookies while we waited for our food to be prepared. I can't say enough good things about this place. I will definitely be back.
(5)Funky D.
Wonderful location for a restaurant now that more businesses are opening on that section of Van Buren. Nice decor inside, they cater to a diverse clientele. There is a bar and two wide screens for the sports crowd, there are music nights for the outgoing crowd, and there is a connected space next door where they sell raiment. What baffles me though is why there are so many employees in the restaurant. Even with a full house, they wouldn't need that many on payroll. The food is typical Jamaican. The only thing on the menu that varies from day to day is the dessert. And the desserts are always a surprise to the taste buds. Not much for a vegetarian. Salad with iceberg lettuce (no thanks), steamed veggies (okay, but what do I eat them with?), or veggie stew which is quite tasty but all the coconut milk leaked out of the to go container. Then there are the plantains that will cost you $3 for 4-5 small slices. And if you want fish, don't bother with the happy hour fish taco. I got one bite (literally one bite) of fish crumbled up in the bottom of the shell and that was covered up with iceberg lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Or for $9 how about a fish sandwich (breaded fish, onion, tomato, lettuce, mayo, bread) that comes with one side. It seems that oxtail and jerk chicken lovers would probably get more for their money at this restaurant. By the way, if you're taking out call in your order ahead of time because it takes them a while to ready it.
(3)Aaron A.
Food was plain, no flavor. Seemed like they couldnt find my order. Threw everything in one container when it was two separate meals. Paid $3 for 3 small pieces of plantains. My experience was not enjoyable.
(1)Sheila S.
All I can say is, "Wow"! I literally felt like I was on the shores of Jamaica sipping the best Bahama Mamas one could find stateside! We enjoyed every bite of our feast of Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, Plantains and Festivals! And we experienced some of the most attentive and accommodating customer service one could ask for! Two thumbs up! They did a fantastic job representing the very best of what Jamaica has to offer!! Will definitely return!!
(5)Theo J.
Seeing all the great reviews I wish I could try this place. Being from the east coast I found good food places are hard to find here. With my car being shipped here I will have to wait because a $20 minimum to deliver is outrageous. Hopefully I can change the rating when my car gets here.
(1)Kanisha S.
The food was great. I ordered the oxtail and it was large. The rice and peas were authentic and stem veggies were good. My friend ordered the fish sandwich and that was good too. The only thing we did not like was the fried cornbread. It was look a hush puppy but not vey good. The wait staff was very attentive. The prices were good too. You should give it a try.
(4)Sylvia E.
Friendly and delicious. The delivery man actually came out during the flash flood. I ordered right before we recd the warnings.
(5)Ava D.
Amazing food and service would recommend to everyone i know absolutely wonderful Will definitely be back thanks to my wells Fargo buddy Sean Curtis for the recommendation best Jamaican food I have ever had
(5)John L.
What can I say about this place besides its the bomb!! There aren't a ton of options for eating downtown so anytime a new place opens up I check it out. This one hits the spot. Jerk chicken was cooked perfectly and the food was ready quickly which is important when you are eating on your lunch hour. Red stripe for lunch too? Yes please!
(5)Kimberly P.
PreParty opening night went off without a hitch. Great service food and music... Spice up your life a bite with a little Jamaican jerk chicken or the oxtail which was off the hook so tender and delicious! Definitely will be a frequent repeat costumer ! We be jamin'
(5)Maria S.
The oxtail was excellent and the vegetables were fresh and cooked just right. Wonderful!
(5)Daniel V.
Horrible!!!!!ordered a chicken ceasar on my lunch.... Took 20 min for a salad and when it came there is nothing but some nasty ass jerk chicken which consisted of all brown meat. Chickens have white meat and this salad consisted of only ONLY gross dark meat chicken. Yelp you let me down on this one , I was looking the previous place funky food which is STILL listed. DO NOT TRY!!!!!
(1)Yorick H.
We had a very nice time at this establishment last Friday night, eating the good Caribbean food, drinking Jamaican beer, and listening to the Reggae bands brought back fond memories of the Bay Area Jamaican Dance Clubs. I can see the clientele has picked up quite nicely, with entire families to attractive single women dropping in to grab a Friday night dinner and hear the bands. The waitress staff was quick and very attentive, and I chuckled to myself about the standing room only in parts of the restaurant because of the visiting bands. They even have security watching over the parking lot. The Jam Rock Brewing Co. is evolving into a very enjoyable Caribbean restaurant and Reggae Club, and I look forward to the day when they hit full maturity in their craft. The music, the food, the beer, along with the ambiance had me bobbing my head to the beat while sharing a good time with my lovely wife. Respect...
(5)